The United States Has the World s Most Expensive Health System

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4. The United States Has the World�s Most Expensive Health System

5. Health Expenditures Are Increasing at a Rate that Exceeds the Gross National Product (GNP)

6. Increases in Healthcare Operating Costs Exceed the Rate of National Inflation

8. Pharmacy Interactions

9. Cost of Prior Authorization and Claims Processing

10. Credentialing

11. Interaction with Health Insurers

12. The Cost of Administration

13. The National Cost of Administrative Complexity

15. Biographical Summary: David Gans David N. Gans, MSHA, FACMPE Vice President, Practice Management Resources Medical Group Management Association David Gans administers research and development at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and its research affiliate, the MGMA Center for Research. Current research projects have four areas of interest: Patient safety and quality Administrative simplification, cost efficiency, and the dissemination of best practices Use of information technology by physicians Preparing physician practices for public health threats, emergencies and natural disasters. Mr. Gans received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Notre Dame, a Masters of Science degree in Education from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science in Health Administration degree from the University of Colorado. Mr. Gans is retired from the United States Army Medical Service Corps in the grade of Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve. He is a Certified Medical Practice Executive and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Address: Medical Group Management Association, 104 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: (303) 799-1111, ext. 1270 E-mail: dng@mgma.com